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AF02 FVN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

109,488 mi
Last recorded109,488 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 109,488 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 109,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 108,389 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 106,457 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2024 106,457 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 104,590 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 104,555 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 102,830 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 102,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,408 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,213 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 90,213 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,265 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,457 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 74,715 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 70,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 64,493 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 60,338 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2011 52,889 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2011 52,889 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 123,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 39,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2008 34,999 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 34,999 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 30,990 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 28,107 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AF02 FVN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 FVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF02 FVN registered?

AF02 FVN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is AF02 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 FVN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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